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Paris Baguette opens 1st store in Mongolia

Paris Baguette opened its first store in Mongolia as part of a global expansion drive targeting premium markets, its operator SPC Group said on Monday.

2025-10-20

Daejeon to celebrate bread culture at annual Bakery Festival

The Daejeon Tourism Organization said on Thursday that the 2025 Daejeon Bakery Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday along Soje-dong Cafe Street and Daedong Stream in Daejeon.

2025-10-16

'Breadflation' impacts Korea as bagel prices rise 44 percent in three years

The term “breadflation” — inflation driven by rising bread and pastry prices — is becoming a reality in Korea, with the price of bagels rising 44 percent over the past three years.

2025-10-09

Why is Korean bread the most expensive in Asia?

Rising prices of bread in Korea have outpaced overall inflation, driven by increased ingredient costs and a shift toward premium bakery products, with consumers willing to pay more.

2025-09-11

YouTuber's 990 won bread slammed for undermining bakers. Are they right?

The persistent rise in bread prices over the last six months came to the fore when a YouTuber, Syuka, hosted a pop-up selling bread for 990 won, sparking a debate over whether bakeries are profiteering or he is out of touch with the industry.

2025-09-03

Salt bread for 990 won? YouTuber irks bakers with pop-up store selling cheap baked goods.

YouTuber Syuka, real name Jeon Seok-jae, operator of the popular finance channel “Syuka World,” apologized Monday after facing criticism for selling bread at unusually low prices through a weekend pop-up store.

2025-09-01

Daejeon marks Liberation Day with special merch and events

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s Aug. 15 Liberation Day, products and events commemorating the occasion and honoring veterans are drawing attention in Daejeon.

2025-08-15

Korea recalls cake, banana bread products after salmonella outbreak

Korean authorities recalled two bakery products linked to a salmonella outbreak after multiple illnesses. Consumers were advised to stop their use and return the items.

2025-06-05

SPC to halt KBO bread production in wake of factory fatality

SPC Samlip said Thursday it will halt production of its hit KBO-themed bread next month and overhaul factory safety measures — a move that comes only after a third worker was killed on the job and public outrage boiled over into a nationwide boycott.

2025-05-29

Cakes nearing 40,000 won as bakeries hike prices

Rising ingredient costs prompt major Korean bakeries to increase cake prices significantly.

2025-03-31